Midlife Unfiltered: Heavens to Betsy with Betsy Ronel

Why Is Mahjong So Popular? The Women's Craze That's Building Brains and CommunityWhy is everyone suddenly playing American Mahjong? In this episode of Heavens to Betsy, I sit down with Jamie Dalton, co-founder of Gold Coast Mahjong, to explore why Mahjong has become one of the fastest-growing hobbies and community builders for women.We talk about the brain health benefits of Mahjong, how the game strengthens memory, strategy, and cognitive fitness, and why it's becoming a favorite activity for women in midlife and beyond. But Mahjong is about much more than tile; it's about building friendships, finding community, reducing stress, and creating meaningful social connections.Whether you're curious about learning American Mahjong, looking for a hobby that challenges your mind, or searching for new ways to connect with other women, this conversation explains why Mahjong has become such a powerful movement. And how anyone can play it, if you just try. Beginners are always welcome at the Mahj table.In this episode:Why Mahjong is so popular againThe brain exercise benefits of American MahjongHow Mahjong helps build community and friendshipsWhy women are embracing Mahjong in midlifeThe social, emotional, and cognitive benefits of playingHow to get started with American MahjongWhere to get your setThe Mahj table is the great equalizerIf you've been wondering what all the buzz is about, this episode is your introduction to the game that's bringing women together one tile at a time.For more information on Gold Coast Mahjong and to learn about their upcoming events and retreats, click here. Read about Gold Coast in the news to learn what two Moms created from their passion, here.Find them on Instagram here.

We are finally talking about Perimenopause and the way we treat it.In this episode of Heavens to Betsy: Midlife Podcast, I sit down with The Menopause Coach, Susie Weinberg, to uncover the lesser-known symptoms of perimenopause that many women experience but few people talk about.If you've been told "your labs are normal" but you're dealing with strange symptoms, this conversation is for you.We discuss:• Burning mouth syndrome and other surprising perimenopause symptoms• Why perimenopause today is not your grandmother's menopause• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): what women need to know• The role vitamins, nutrition, and lifestyle play in feeling your best• Why finding a healthcare provider who specializes in perimenopause and menopause matters• When it's time to get a second opinion if you aren't getting answers• How women can remain vibrant, energetic, healthy, and confident throughout midlifePerimenopause doesn't have to mean suffering. With the right information, the right doctor, hormone replacement therapy when appropriate, and personalized care, women can thrive during this stage of life.Getting older is a privilege. You deserve to feel well while doing it.To connect with Susie Weinberg, click here. To see her on Instagram, click here.Midlife women, women over 40, women over 50, single moms, and widows—this podcast is your go-to for dating, relationships, divorce, empowerment, career pivots, menopause, perimenopause, self-improvement, mental health, and personal growth. Betsy gets raw, funny, and real about midlife messes, dating disasters, financial challenges, career changes, grief, empty nest life, and all the baffling, annoying things people do.If you want midlife advice, dating guidance, relationship tips, divorce strategies, empowerment tools, and personal growth insights, you’ve found your new favorite podcast. Women over 40 and women over 50 will love Betsy’s take on midlife reinvention, self-awareness, empowerment, career pivots, menopause, perimenopause, mental wellness, personal finance literacy, and self-improvement.Follow, stream, and tune in every Tuesday to laugh, learn, and thrive through midlife challenges, dating adventures, relationship struggles, divorce transitions, career pivots, empowerment journeys, menopause, perimenopause, and personal growth.Because better midlife advice, dating guidance, relationship skills, empowerment strategies, career tips, menopause insight, perimenopause support, and personal growth tools create stronger women, stronger relationships, and stronger lives.Connect with Betsy: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube @BetsyRonel | Questions & collabs: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

Are you a midlife woman facing a career change or midlife reinvention after the life you planned fell apart?In this inspiring episode of Heavens to Betsy: Midlife Podcast, I sit down with former CNN anchor, Carol Lin to discuss her powerful new memoir, When News Breaks. Together, we explore the realities of becoming a younger widow, midlife reinvention, navigating a career pivot, overcoming a midlife identity crisis, and rebuilding a life when everything you thought was certain suddenly changes.Carol shares the highs and lows of a groundbreaking journalism career, being a person beyond the title or the marriage, the challenges of balancing ambition with motherhood, and the difficult choices many women face between being a working mom versus a stay-at-home mom. We discuss how mothering evolves over time, ad how our family history plays a role in how we show up as Mothers; what happens when your children need you less, and how women can rediscover themselves beyond their roles as mothers, wives, and caregivers.As a fellow widow and single mother, I was especially moved by Carol's reflections on resilience, loss, and finding purpose after life's unexpected detours. Whether you're navigating widowhood, single parenting, an empty nest, a career transition, or simply questioning what's next, this conversation offers hope, wisdom, and practical insight.This episode is for every midlife woman who has ever wondered:✨ Is it too late for a career change?✨ How do I navigate a midlife identity crisis?✨ Can I reinvent myself after loss, divorce, widowhood, or motherhood?✨ How do I find purpose after years of putting everyone else first?If you're interested in midlife reinvention, career change, career pivot stories, motherhood, working moms, stay-at-home moms, single parenting, widowhood, personal growth, and finding your next chapter, you won't want to miss this conversation.Learn more about Carol Lin now and to order her book When News Breaks, click here.Follow Carol Lin on Instagram, here. On Linked In, here.Midlife women, women over 40, women over 50, single moms, and widows—this podcast is your go-to for dating, relationships, divorce, empowerment, career pivots, menopause, perimenopause, self-improvement, mental health, and personal growth. Betsy gets raw, funny, and real about midlife messes, dating disasters, financial challenges, career changes, grief, empty nest life, and all the baffling, annoying things people do.If you want midlife advice, dating guidance, relationship tips, divorce strategies, empowerment tools, and personal growth insights, you’ve found your new favorite podcast. Women over 40 and women over 50 will love Betsy’s take on midlife reinvention, self-awareness, empowerment, career pivots, menopause, perimenopause, mental wellness, personal finance literacy, and self-improvement.Follow, stream, and tune in every Tuesday to laugh, learn, and thrive through midlife challenges, dating adventures, relationship struggles, divorce transitions, career pivots, empowerment journeys, menopause, perimenopause, and personal growth.Because better midlife advice, dating guidance, relationship skills, empowerment strategies, career tips, menopause insight, perimenopause support, and personal growth tools create stronger women, stronger relationships, and stronger lives.Connect with Betsy: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube @BetsyRonel | Questions & collabs: ⁠⁠[email protected]

What does it mean to truly live in the present? Protect your peace? Embrace imperfections inn yourself and your life? In this episode, Betsy Ronel and Amanda Towne explore embracing the present, cleansing your energy, letting go of what no longer serves you, and creating space for peace and personal growth. They discuss mindfulness, intuition, gratitude, emotional healing, boundaries, and simple practices that can help you feel more grounded and aligned during life's transitions in midlife.Whether you're navigating midlife, grief, stress, a career change, or simply feeling stuck, this conversation offers practical and spiritual perspectives on finding clarity and positive energy.Questions this episode answers:How can you embrace the present moment?What does it mean to cleanse your energy?How do you let go of negative energy?What are simple daily rituals for mindfulness and emotional well-being?How can gratitude and intention shift your mindset?Amanda is starting a new community this year. For more info you can find her here:Instagram @amandaltowneFacebook @Amanda TowneWeb: www.amandatowne.comMidlife women, women over 40, women over 50, single moms, and widows—this podcast is your go-to for dating, relationships, divorce, empowerment, career pivots, menopause, perimenopause, self-improvement, mental health, and personal growth. Betsy gets raw, funny, and real about midlife messes, dating disasters, financial challenges, career changes, grief, empty nest life, and all the baffling, annoying things people do.If you want midlife advice, dating guidance, relationship tips, divorce strategies, empowerment tools, and personal growth insights, you’ve found your new favorite podcast. Women over 40 and women over 50 will love Betsy’s take on midlife reinvention, self-awareness, empowerment, career pivots, menopause, perimenopause, mental wellness, personal finance literacy, and self-improvement.Our resident experts bring even more depth:Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma, Functional Medicine Physician – menopause, perimenopause, and midlife women’s health.Natalie Gaglione, Dating & Relationship Expert – dating, love, and relationships after 40.Erin Bagwell, Tarot Reader & Intuitive Medium – mindfulness, awareness, empowerment, and personal growth.Amanda Towne, Transformation Therapist – self-care, stress management, mental wellness, and personal growth.Follow, stream, and tune in every Tuesday to laugh, learn, and thrive through midlife challenges, dating adventures, relationship struggles, divorce transitions, career pivots, empowerment journeys, menopause, perimenopause, and personal growth.Because better midlife advice, dating guidance, relationship skills, empowerment strategies, career tips, menopause insight, perimenopause support, and personal growth tools create stronger women, stronger relationships, and stronger lives.Connect with Betsy: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube @BetsyRonel | Questions & collabs: ⁠[email protected]

What if midlife isn’t a crisis… but an awakening?On this episode of Heavens to Betsy, Betsy sits down with Odilia Judith for a raw and thoughtful conversation about the true meaning of midlife, reinvention, self-worth, and finally giving yourself permission to design the life you actually want.This is the season where women stop asking for permission.The season where survival turns into intention.And where mistakes stop becoming shame stories — and start becoming wisdom.If you’ve been questioning who you are, what you want next, or whether it’s too late to reinvent yourself, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.In this episode of Heavens to Betsy, Betsy and Odilia Judith discuss the meaning of midlife and why this chapter of life can become one of the most transformative and empowering seasons for women.Together, they explore midlife reinvention, personal growth, self-care, healing, identity shifts, forgiveness, and learning how to stop simply living life by default and instead intentionally design a life aligned with your wants, values, and purpose.This conversation dives into the lessons learned through mistakes, why growth often requires discomfort, how to forgive yourself for past choices, and what it means to move forward with acceptance, confidence, and momentum.Topics include:Midlife reinvention for womenRedefining yourself after 40 and 50Personal growth and healingWomen’s self-care and boundariesForgiving yourself for past mistakesDesigning the life you actually wantMidlife awakening and transformationEmotional growth and acceptanceReinvention after divorce, loss, or changeConfidence and purpose in midlifeIf you enjoy podcasts about midlife women, reinvention, emotional healing, self-development, personal transformation, and authentic conversations about life transitions, this episode will resonate deeply.Odilia Judith is the podcast host of The Midlife Awakening with Odilia. It can be found here. Her Substack can be found ⁠here⁠. Odilia is an astrologer, holistic guide, and host of The Midlife Awakening podcast. Dedicated to women in their 40s, her platform provides resources to help women navigate midlife changes. Her podcast The Midlife Awakening explores the mind-body connection, inner healing, and personal reinvention. It features expert interviews discussing topics like nervous system regulation, generational trauma, and late-in-life ADHD/Autism diagnoses. She reframes midlife as an awakening or an opportunity for authentic alignment, rather than a crisis.Heavens to Betsy: Let's Talk MidlifeMidlife women, women over 40, women over 50, single moms, and widows podcast is the go-to for dating, relationships, divorce, empowerment, career pivots, menopause, perimenopause, self-improvement, mental health, and personal growth advice. If you want midlife advice, dating guidance, relationship tips, divorce strategies, empowerment tools, and personal growth insights, you’ve found your new favorite podcast. Women over 40 and women over 50 will love Betsy’s take on midlife reinvention, self-awareness, empowerment, career pivots, menopause, perimenopause, mental wellness, personal finance literacy, and self-improvement.Follow, stream every Tuesday to thrive through midlife challenges, dating adventures, relationship struggles, divorce transitions, career pivots, empowerment journeys, menopause, perimenopause, and personal growth.Because better midlife advice, dating guidance, relationship skills, empowerment strategies, career pivots, menopause insight, perimenopause support, and personal growth tools create stronger women, stronger relationships, and stronger lives.